China Factories Try Karaoke, Speed Dating to Keep Workers

By

Kathy Chu

Updated May 2, 2013 5:49 p.m. ET

DONGGUAN, China—After years of offering production bonuses and other financial incentives to boost employee loyalty, TAL Group this year tried an unconventional tactic at its factory here in southeastern China: holding a "Sewing Olympics."

The manufacturer for such companies as Burberry Group PLC and Brooks Brothers Group Inc. had workers race to cut, stitch and fold raw fabric into high-end dress shirts. The 10 winners...